Crews are making final preparations for the start of the South Mississippi Summer Fair. Gates open at 5 p.m. Thursday evening. Opening day admission is free as is the Ferris wheel, but you’ll need to purchase an armband for other rides. The fair is also bringing in new entertainment this year. Magicians will be performing magic shows each day and…
Two new popular food options are coming to the City of Ocean Springs. This is a map of the projected location for a new Chick-Fil-A and Chipotle in Ocean Springs. The restaurants will be located at the site of the former Twin Pines Motel on Bienville Boulevard, just east of Ocean Springs Hospital. Ward Six Alderman Mike Impey released the…
A fundraiser for the families of local fallen law enforcement officers and first responders is happening in Bay St. Louis. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss is at the fundraiser with more on the establishment of the new organization. For more information or to purchase tickets for the upcoming Night in Blue event, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: United in Blue
New details now on the memorial service for a beloved Gulfport business owner. A celebration of Lynn’s life and legacy is being held this Saturday at the Church of Windance. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 in the afternoon with a memorial service taking place at 4. The family requested a memorial gift to the Church at Windance…
In 2020 when the pandemic hit, Gulfport Little Theatre disbanded — thinking they would all pick back up where they left off in two weeks. As we all know, those two weeks turned into two years — ultimately leading to Gulfport Little Theatre being unable to open back up. Now, four years later, former members are banding back together to…
Changes are coming to future meetings of the Long Beach Board of Aldermen. The board voted to open a portion of each meeting for public comment. Twenty minutes will now be allotted for citizens to speak, with each person having a total of two minutes to speak about matters they wish to bring to the board. Ward 3 Alderman Angie…
Chapel Hart is headed back to the Coast for a free concert! That concert takes place on June 22nd at PRCC’s football stadium. Gates at the Dobie Holden Football Stadium open at 6. Another Mississippian will be there performing too, Todd Tilghman takes the stage with Chapel Hart. Categories: Local News, News
The 37th annual South Mississippi Summer Fair is set to begin for another year. It is a family-friendly, jam-packed event! The Summer Fair runs from June 6th through June 16th on the grounds of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was LIVE at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi to preview the upcoming events. Categories: Local…
The post season awards are still pouring in for the Pearl River Community College athletic program. This one specifically is yet another tip of the cap to the Wildcat’s steller right handed pitcher, Natalie Herrington. Herrington is now adding Second Team All-American honors to her arsenal! Prior to this recognition, the River star was also awarded MACCC Pitcher of the…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week: Rita and Marc. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Softball season may have come to an end last month, but Tuesday evening more than 50 coast student athletes hit the diamond one last time as a part of the Gulf Coast Classic. There were two all-star games being played at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on Tuesday as a part of the 2024 Gulf Coast Classic. The early game…
A cold front has a surface low-pressure system in Manitoba this morning with a front from there through Wisconsin to Missouri to around the Texarkana region and then bends back into west TX. The front will move faster with a complex of showers/t-storms, but the two will feed off each other. The front will provide forcing over a larger area and…
Drier mid-level air looks to filter into the area Friday, decreasing rain chances while keeping the boundary somewhere in the area. Scattered showers and storms are still possible Friday, but the coverage will be less than Thursday due to the drier air filtering in. The boundary looks to become diffuse by the weekend, so that will lead to a lack…
Sheriffs from all over the Magnolia state are here on the coast this week for the 2024 Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association Summer Conference. The conference is set up to offer classes, resources, and cover legislative updates to enhance public safety and law enforcement here in the Magnolia State. “Some of the things that will be happening, we’ll learn about legislative…
Troughing will be exiting the area to the east by Thursday morning, leaving a remnant boundary behind. The most likely area for the boundary seems to be in the northern portions of the area. Areas south of the boundary will see enhanced heating due to compressional warming. We will still have quality moisture on Thursday with precipitable water around 1.9-2…
Day two of the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association Summer Conference is well underway with sheriffs from across the state on the Coast this week for continuing education. WXXV’s Ethan Kraus is live at Point Cadet Plaza with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Sheriff’s Summer Conference
The Gulfport City Council took up an appeal today against the Port of Gulfport’s cold storage facility off 34th Avenue. WXXV’s Brooke Parker has an update for us this evening at city hall. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: cold storage facility, Port of Gulfport
There’s no better time to get outside than right now. Our morning reporter Everett Ganier Jr. was at Flint Creek Water Park earlier this morning to check in on the summer rush. The entire park encompasses 1,900 acres. Not only is there a water park, but more is offered to get everyone out into nature. Trails can take guests into…
The Harrison County School District cut the ribbon on their new ‘dining room on wheels.’ The mobile dining trailer is able to transport food across the district, as well as all the supplies needed to create a mini cafeteria. Equipped with a cafeteria table, handing washing station, and air conditioning, the unit is perfect for enjoying lunch with friends on…
There’s still time to make sure the veteran or service member in your family is recognized for their service in Long Beach. The military banner program is a tribute to recognize and honor any Long Beach resident or family members who served in the military. The initial cost per banner is $150 for the production, installation, and removal of the…
Earlier today, the Brentwood United Methodist Youth Choir from Tennessee performed at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community. Residents of the retirement community met out front to listen to the performance. The Youth Choir is embarking on a tour of the Mississippi Coast and in New Orleans. It sure looks like the residents enjoyed the performance. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Brentwood…
WXXV was in the presence of Champions on Tuesday! The 6A Baseball Champions of George County joined us in studio to talk about bringing home the state title. Joining News 25’s Ansley Brent on the desk was George County Head Coach and 6A Player of the Year Brandon Davis, 6A Player of the Year Ben Davis, MVP of the State…
Carolina Mitchell has been with the station for 9 years! Categories: Local News, News Tags: Carolina, Carolina Mitchell, Content, Content Manager, News 25
The regular season may be over for our high school softball programs, but many athletes are staying in the dirt and putting in the work during the summer! Along with summer ball tournaments and showcases beginning, some of the best of the best will be right here on the coast for the Gulf Coast Classic! The Gulf Coast Classic will…